‘Clocking’ rates differ between Irish and British vehicles

Practice more prevalent on UK imports

Clocking is now a criminal offence in the Republic of Ireland

New data released last week by vehicle history expert, Cartell.ie, reveals that while the percentage of Irish vehicles offered for sale with a mileage discrepancy has reduced since the enactment of legislation criminalising the practice in 2014. However ‘clocking’ appears to still be prevalent in the market – especially when it comes to vehicles imported from Britain.

Cartell.ie took a sample of 4,479 vehicle history checks carried out on its website in September ...